How to make the tail better?

Geert, Pat as well as all bros out there,

I have attached two pics of my favourite Nisai. The left "wing" of the tail of this ranchu was slightly damaged before and I was wondering if anything can be done to improve/totally heal it?

I know the chances are slim but any advice from you are warmly welcome.

Thanks and Best Regards
P Y Koh

Attached Images

  

I think this topic will be covered during the TVR Workshop.

Try gently massage outward, starting from the part closest to the Osara (tail). Do it once a week and see if you see any development. Usually it would work better if you start since the fish is younger, it is very difficult to fix adult imperfection with the tail. The adult tail is often much thicker and much harder.

__________________
Loyalty above all else, except honor.

Hello P Y Koh,

I know some people in Japan do a kind of "massage" of the tail bones to try to make them straight again. A few years ago, one of my friends showed me how it has to be done. I was told it only works with young Tosai.

I tried it once. It seemed to work, until a few months later I saw the same problems again. I think we cannot force nature. It is better that we try to breed Ranchu with strong tail bones.

Of course, you can always try. You have nothing to loose.

Regards,

Geert Coppens

Pat and Geert,

Thanks for the info. I was fortunate that during the TVR Workshop in Singapore, it was shown to me how the massage was been done. Will try and see if it work on more mature ranchus. Like Geert says, I got nothing to lose.

Thanks and Best Regards
P Y Koh

I find that the exercise is most helpful for younger fish and the effect seem to be more dramatic. For older fish, I usually give nature a chance since when the fish reached it's adult size after three years old, the tail will automatically become thicker. The thicker tail will solve many of the wrinkle problems in the fish when they are younger. Give the fish a chance, it will surprise you. Any how, you have other nice parts of that fish that you could build up that will possibly counter balance that negative part of the fish. And if worst comes to worst, the fish still would make a great seed ranchu.

__________________
Loyalty above all else, except honor.

Thanks for the advice. I will continue to groom this piece to the best of my ability and knowledge.

PS: Didn't know I was made moderator here. A real honour which I think I'm not be worthy of.

You are just being modest.
The board of Petsfanatics.com really admire your passion and committment in this hobby. Hope your drive can help fellow members in this ranchu club, making this place a good learning ground.

__________________
Petsfanatics.com has no multi-million dollar marketing campaign or celebrity sponsors, but we do have something even better—you. If you enjoy Petsfanatics please consider telling a friend, sharing it with anyone who loves pets, or writing the author of a media article that overlooks us.
PETAS [Pets Enterprises and Traders Association (Singapore) ] - Committee Member
Founder of Merlion-K9 Training
www.merlion-K9.com
Public Relations Officer
FYNNMOOD GOLDFISH CLUB SINGAPORE
Public Relations Officer
Pets Community at The Serangoon
Member of Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)